Red Cross, and learning first aid.

[Reverenddel]

If you're like me, you have First Aid training from YEARS ago.

I knew it was time to upgrade when I couldn't remember if it was "5-1" for chest compressions, and 1 breath, and someone said "uh... they recommend against the breath now."

So I found the Red Cross website, and they have "Preparing, and Learning".

http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/ ... mt=default

If we're REALLY going to be "prepping", we need to do it in ALL facets of our lives, not just firearms, shelter, food, mechanical, etc.

My two cents.

[tursiops]

I teach First Aid and CPR (and AED and scuba and O2 delivery and.....)
Everyone needs to get updated....lots has changed in the last few years.
The emphasis now is compressions, and pretty fast, too (100/minute). However, the no-breathing thing is NOT applicable to drownings or electrocutions...the key is whether there is still any oxygen in the system, because if there isn't, pumping it around to the organs and brain isn't going to do any good!
If you really think CPR might be useful when SHTF, then you might think about getting a small AED, too. That really up's the chance for survival. You can get one for under $1000 now.

[Reca]

I agree I recently became certified for cpr for adults, children, & infants. I also have been certified for first aid and i am certified automotive technician (even though i dont work in the field). There are still some things Id like to learn though. I never consider scuba or 02 delivery. I think we should also have some type of computer knowledge as well. Based on todays society knowing how to put a pc together or at least diagnose whats wrong can help you down the line. I hadnt considered it before but an aed would be a good idea to have.

[mrjam2jab]

I got First Aid and Adult, Child, Infant CPR....13 yrs ago....

I know I should get redone....but working 7 days a week makes it a bit tough.

[mrjam2jab]

Just thought I'd update this. On Thursday I took the CPR/AED class. My work actually sponsored it to anybody that wanted it.

[mamabearCali]

I agree...I was certified years ago....should really look into getting re-upped. However remember that most of what they teach assumes eventually an ambulance can get to you....that may not be the case in a situation, so you may need to know more than just the basics.

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[DCJon]

"Change on 3 next time." No longer taught.

[BertMacklin]

Methods that involve keeping someone alive until an ambulance comes might not be too useful for prepping.

[Palladin]

That's what I was thinking, too.

Something more inline with wilderness first aid, maybe.

[SHMIV]

The point of prepping is to be prepared for anything.

Methods designed to keep one alive until the ambulance shows up may prove useful to keep one hanging on while you prepare whatever wilderness method you intend to employ for the long-term solution.

That, and wilderness medical tactics may be great for the wilderness; but what if you find yourself in the middle of Richmond? Or some other urban area? Some urban medical knowledge would come in handy, I would imagine.

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[DCJon]

Red Cross First Aid is basic "urban" First Aid. That's okay if 911 is a few minutes away but prepping assumes longer wait times. I'd strongly recommend Wilderness First Aid certification. It's a 16 hr course (2 days) but is more suited for rural, wilderness and prepping.

[docapos]

Check out thepatriotnurse channel on YouTube she also runs medical courses that are more inline with prepper methodology.

[SHMIV]

I've seen Patriot Nurse, though it has been a while. I seem to recall that she had some useful information.

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[docapos]

I've seen Patriot Nurse, though it has been a while. I seem to recall that she had some useful information.

Her youtube videos are pretty good in dealing with a lot of diverse medical needs beyond the cuts and bumps. The classes that she offers in person go much more in depth to wound healing, sutures, IV, and the ongoing medical needs past the emergency itself.

[DCJon]

Videos are a good primer but not a substitute for hands on practice. To me, patient assessment is the best skill to learn.